Cool Davis Home Energy Workshop & Electric Home Tours – May 17
Power Up Your Home: Free Workshop & Electric Home Tours in Davis Cool Davis will host a free Make a Plan / Home Energy Score Workshop followed by Electric Home Tours on Sunday, May 17, giving residents a clear, hands-on path to improve home efficiency,…
Solar Rights — Key Legislation Moving in Sacramento
Two key bills affecting household access to solar are moving through the legislature. Organizations and individuals interested in supporting solar rights are encouraged to sign on to support and advocate for two bills promoted by CA Solar Coalition. AB 2389 — Monday March 30th: Deadline…
Heat Pump Week 2026: Join the Movement Powering California’s Clean Energy Future
Heat pumps are transforming how homes across the state stay comfortable—delivering efficient heating and cooling while supporting a cleaner energy future. From new construction to home upgrades, these modern electric appliances are becoming increasingly common in communities throughout California. During Heat Pump Week (April 11–19,…
What to Check Before Electrifying Your Home
What to Check Before Electrifying Your Home? How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient and All-Electric: Insights from Cool Davis’ Advising Session Thinking about upgrading your home to save energy and go all-electric? You’re not alone. On December 17th, Cool Davis hosted an online Home…
Free Home Energy Scores for Davis Homeowners!
City of Davis and Cool Davis Launch Free Home Energy Score Pilot Program The City of Davis, in partnership with Cool Davis, is excited to announce the launch of the Home Energy Score Pilot Program, a new initiative offering 50 Davis households a free Home…
Federal Energy Tax Credits Expire 2025: CA Incentives Still Available
A Guide to Clean Energy Incentives Before Key Deadlines As of July 2025, many clean energy Federal incentives that have helped Americans cut home energy bills, electrify transportation, and develop renewable power are expiring or changing under new federal legislation signed earlier this month. However,…
Celebrate Sun Day – Sept. 21 in Davis
Celebrating Sun Day in Davis Sun Day, September 21, 2025 An invitation from Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice What is Sun Day? Sun Day is a day of action on September 21, 2025, celebrating the power of clean energy. The purpose of Sun Day…
Fall into Action: Volunteer with Cool Davis This Season!
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to get involved this Fall? Cool Davis has exciting volunteer opportunities lined up, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re passionate about sustainable transportation, clean energy, or community engagement, there’s a place for you at…
Don’t Miss Out: Federal Home Energy Incentives Expire Soon!
Don’t Miss Out: Federal Home Energy Incentives Expire Soon! Plan Now. Save Big. Go Electric: A Guide to Clean Energy Federal Tax Credits Before Key Deadlines As of July 2025, many clean energy Federal incentives that have helped Americans cut home energy bills, electrify transportation,…
Home Energy Advising Session – The Time is Now
Plan Now. Save Big. Go Electric. Time is running out to take advantage of valuable home energy incentives expiring this year! Whether you’re considering a heat pump, induction stove, solar panels, or full home electrification, now is the time to act. Cool Davis Make a…
Insights from Cool Davis Make a Plan Workshop Webinar
The Cool Davis Make a Plan Workshop Webinar on December 14th revealed numerous insights when Cool Davis hosted its latest webinar workshop as part of our Make a Plan Home Energy program. The Make A Plan program is designed to help homeowners transition to energy-efficient…
Home Energy Make a Plan Workshop Webinar – Save the Date!
December 14, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Wolk Speaks Out to Defend Solar for Renters, Schools, and Farms
From SolarRights.org: Save Solar for Renters, Schools, and Farmers: Over the past month, state legislators have released two letters opposing the CPUC’s proposal to gut rooftop solar for multifamily homes, schools and farms. The letter is on the heels of significant opposition from affordable housing developers, tenants…
Grassroots Coalition Rallied to Keep California a Pro-Solar State
Hallelujah. A day for celebration! I have a great story to share about how “all of us” won yesterday and killed the bill AB 1139 that wanted to kill rooftop Solar in California. This was not anything anyone expected. We were already preparing to win…
Freedom from Fossil Fuels and Respect for the Animals
Greg Stoner and Kathleen Gill live in the modest North Davis home they purchased over a decade ago.  In recent years, they made a decision to create a more sustainable homestead for themselves and their community. While motivated to simply “do the right thing,” Greg…
Per Capita Davis: The year 2020 and 20-20 vision
It’s easier to accurately judge past actions and decisions looking back than when taking those actions or making those decisions. As they say, hindsight is always 20-20. We are on the cusp of a new year and a new decade. Looking backward, it’s clear that…
Updates on the Solar Energy Federal Tax Credit
The installation of a residential solar system certainly became easier on the wallet with the current 30 percent federal tax credit! Residents who purchase their solar system either with cash or a loan may be eligible for a 30 percent tax credit. Unfortunately, this percentage…
Solar panels at Davis Community, and other churches, providing lots of electricity
A recently installed array of solar panels on the roof at Davis Community Church is now providing about three-quarters of the electricity used by the congregation, which has a one-block campus across the street from Central Park in downtown Davis. Several other local congregations are…
Want to Add Solar Panels to Your New Home? Five Considerations
Editor’s Note: Solar tax credits begin to sunset at the end of 2019. To take advantage of the full 30% credit deducted from your tax owed, get your system by December 31, 2019. Before adding solar to your recently purchased home, here are five considerations:…
Solar “Power Pioneer” Proves Payback Period Has Decreased Dramatically
It’s not surprising that Sue Fields decided to put solar panels on her roof in 2010 —  a relatively early time in the movement – she’s an environmental engineer after all. Sue freely admits she didn’t research all of the installers in the area or…
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